Sol Lewitt

Sol Lewitt (1928-2007) started creating art in the 1940’s, post-World War II he was one of the pioneers of Conceptual Art and Minimalism. This cool guy is credited for over 1,260 artworks ranging from pencil and chalk drawings to sculptures. Most of his works were created with simple shapes and colors, he used a geometric vocabulary.  

Lewitt did not use the computer to generate any of his work but the way he viewed art, was one of program. His take on artistic authorship was one that ‘defined artistic practice by an artist’s ideas, not by the personal touch or mark of the artist’s hand.’ (Landmarks)

 

Sol Lewitts art, from what I’ve seen is expressive and bright yet with an underlay of meaning. The colors and shapes forming together to tell the viewer a story. When I stare at some of the pieces I seem to find myself making up stories in my head to where the art leads/ what the art is meant to mean.

 

Source Credits:

Landmarks

True Story

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